EXTENDED ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT

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2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will investigate the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the foot in clinical practice. This includes an in-depth exploration of the principles, prescription considerations, and treatment processes associated with the orthotic management of the foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various pathologies and foot conditions are presented in the context of current clinical practice.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZPOTC AND must have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM; OR Must be admitted in HMCPO and no other rules apply

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

BRUKNER & KHAN'S CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Brukner, Peter et al.

Year: 2012

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Publisher: McGraw-Hill Australia

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Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Williams & Nester

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically analyse clinical and research evidence of the orthotic management for a range of common foot pathologies.
02. Apply judgement and initiative to safely undertake clinical assessments of musculoskeletal and neurological function in the lower limb.
03. Review and analyse pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics, orthosis design to inform treatment procedures for people with common foot disorders
04. Identify and justify selection of materials, components and fabrication techniques to meet the functional needs of people with common foot disorders.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins

Class requirements

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online module to be completed prior to the practical session.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Assessment and Fitting of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1250 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Assessment and Fitting of Custom Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 30 minute mid-semester Assessment Quiz (500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO3

One 30 minute end of semester Assessment Quiz (500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO3